Monument record 0984500000 - Great Marlow medieval market and two fairs

A market held by prescriptive right by the earl of Gloucester is recorded in 1227. A market is mentioned in a case in 1228, which implies that trading had taken place there for some time. Between 1284-86, the Countess of Gloucester held a market on an unspecified day at Marlow, by reason of her dower from the Earl of Gloucester. A market at Great Marlow, again day unspecified, was mentioned in 1307 amongst the property of the recently deceased Joan, wife of Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford. An unspecified market was recorded on 18th November 1376, held by the recently deceased Knight, Edward le Despenser. Evidence for two fairs held by prescriptive right is known. Both were mentioned amongst the property of the recently deceased Joan, wife of Gilbert de Clare. The first was to be held on the Wednesday in Whitsun week, and was recorded in 1307. On 10th June 1325, King Edward II granted a 2 day extension of this fair to Hugh le Despenser, the younger. The second fair was held on the feast day of St Luke, which fell on 18th October. It was also recorded in 1307. A further unspecified fair was held by the recently deceased knight, Edward le Despenser on 18th Nov 1376 (B1).
NGR is approximate.